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Meet alumna Alicia Decina
Aficionados of television networks, such as Animal Planet and PBS NATURE, might not realize the effort and research that goes into getting perfect videos of animals in their native habitats. But, Alumna Alicia Decina does. As a freelance media and TV producer, Decina uses her people skills and patience plus the knowledge of plants and […]
10% local pledges yield a $3,000,000 return
Over 1,000 consumers and almost 250 businesses united to make a difference in Connecticut. These people are committed to investing 10% of their existing food and gardening dollars locally as part of the Pledge to go 10% Local campaign. As a result, the program soon expects to reach $3,000,000 spent locally since its launch in […]
Support the next generation of conservation scientists!
Listening to the daily news, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed or helpless when hearing how communities throughout the world, including our own, are facing serious environmental issues such as pollution, degradation of natural resources and more frequent and intense droughts, forest fires and floods. Although federal- and state-level action is essential, it is not […]
Graduate students hone presentation skills at annual Graduate Research Forum
The 2016 CAHNR Graduate Research Forum will be held Saturday, March 5, at Oak Hall on the Storrs Campus. The annual event provides graduate students an opportunity to present their research. “When we talk to potential employers—whether they be academia or industry—we are told that students have really good disciplinary grounding in their subject area, […]
New University Scholars have ties to CAHNR
Recently, UConn announced the selection of 25 University Scholars for 2016. Five of them have connections with the College via a CAHNR major, faculty member on their project committee and/or participation in the South African field ecology study abroad program. Becoming a University Scholar is a very prestigious designation and honor, according to CAHNR’s Academic […]
Plant scientist studies long-term ecological effects of genetically engineered crops
On a sunny June day at the Plant Science Research Farm, Carol Auer, professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, stands on the edge of a research field looking over thousands of golden flowers of Camelina sativa. Soon, these flowers will produce a small seed containing a high percentage of oil and […]
Teacher and 4-H volunteer brings gardening, nutrition and fitness to students in the classroom and beyond
Twenty-eight years as an elementary school teacher has not dampened the enthusiasm of 4-H volunteer Marcia Johnson. She’s upbeat, energetic and clearly excited about teaching. Five years ago, Johnson created a school gardening program for her students at John Barry Elementary School in Meriden. When Johnson took a position at Meriden’s Nathan Hale School, she […]
Graduate student studies New England native rabbit’s interaction with habitat
A bit of good news is always welcome, especially when it concerns a mammal that was being considered for the endangered species list. Graduate student Kelly O’Connor recently defended her thesis, and her work tells such a success story. Says O’Connor, who is completing her master of science degree in the Department of Natural Resources […]
Nutritional scientists seek participants for study of supplement in the treatment of metabolic syndrome
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, 34.7% of the US adult population had metabolic syndrome in 2011-2012, and these numbers are on the rise. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that increases the risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and it is diagnosed when testing shows any three or […]
Department of Allied Health Sciences launches new PhD in health promotion sciences
The Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) is pleased to announce a new PhD degree program in Health Promotion Sciences. “We are grateful that the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees recently approved a new PhD degree in the Department of Allied Health Sciences,” says Cameron Faustman, associate dean and director. “This will benefit health-oriented […]